WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2019-9881 Modified

createComment mutation in the WPGraphQL 0.2.3: A security weakness

createComment mutation in the WPGraphQL 0.2.3 is affected by a security weakness. The vulnerable path is reachable without authentication. The resulting impact depends on how the affected component exposes the vulnerable operation.

CVE / CNA score 5.3 CVSS · cve@mitre.org
NVD score 5.3 CVSS 3.0 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
createComment mutation in the WPGraphQL 0.2.3
Plugin slug
wpgraphql
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Jun 10, 2019
Weakness
CWE-306 — Missing Authentication for Critical Function

This CVE was published Jun 10, 2019 and is one of 6 known issues for this plugin.

What to do

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update createComment mutation in the WPGraphQL 0.2.3 to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Source record

Technical description

The createComment mutation in the WPGraphQL 0.2.3 plugin for WordPress allows unauthenticated users to post comments on any article, even when 'allow comment' is disabled.

NVD vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

References

Primary and upstream sources